{"id":"64671743-256d-404b-9b2e-b711fc032c0b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/64671743-256d-404b-9b2e-b711fc032c0b","source_url":"https://redcurrantbakery.com/strawberries-cream-cake/","title":"Strawberries and Cream Cake","description":"Light and fluffy almond vanilla cake, with a super simple vanilla whipped cream, and topped with fresh strawberries, this Strawberries & Cream Cake is perfect for spring and summer.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT120M","image_url":"https://redcurrantbakery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1068.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"160 grams unsalted butter (soft)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":160,"unit":"g","preparation":"soft"},{"text":"250 grams granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":250,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon almond extract","item":"almond extract","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 eggs (large, room temperature)","item":"eggs","quantity":4,"preparation":"large, room temperature"},{"text":"100 grams almond flour (whole or blanched)","item":"almond flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","preparation":"whole or blanched"},{"text":"125 grams all purpose flour","item":"all purpose flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1.5 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"8 ounces cream cheese (cold)","item":"cream cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"cold"},{"text":"80 grams granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":80,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"350 grams heavy cream (cold)","item":"heavy cream","quantity":350,"unit":"g","preparation":"cold"},{"text":"500 grams strawberries (more as needed)","item":"strawberries","quantity":500,"unit":"g","preparation":"more as needed"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350 F and place a rack in the center of the oven.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":2,"text":"Line a 9” metal round pan, springform if you have it, with parchment paper or a baking spray with flour in it.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":3,"text":"In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extracts.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":4,"text":"Use the paddle attachment to beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":5,"text":"Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing completely before adding the next. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl in between each egg. After the first two eggs, add in the almond flour and beat until just combined.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":6,"text":"Then continue with the remaining two eggs.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":7,"text":"Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl again.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":8,"text":"Pour in the all purpose flour and baking powder and mix again on medium speed for about 30 seconds until combined.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":9,"text":"Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":10,"text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out clean.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":11,"text":"Place the baked cake on a wire rack to cool for ten minutes. Then run a knife along the edge between the cake and the pan.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":12,"text":"Remove the spring form or tip the cake out of the pan. Leave to cool completely on a piece of parchment paper on a wire rack.","section":"Vanilla Cake"},{"number":13,"text":"In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.","section":"Strawberries & Vanilla Whipped Cream"},{"number":14,"text":"Whip on medium high speed for one minute until smooth.","section":"Strawberries & Vanilla Whipped Cream"},{"number":15,"text":"Pour in the heavy cream and whip again on medium high speed until medium stiff peaks form. Place in the fridge until ready to assemble.","section":"Strawberries & Vanilla Whipped Cream"},{"number":16,"text":"Rinse the strawberries and dry. Remove the tops and then cut the strawberries in half or dice.","section":"Strawberries & Vanilla Whipped Cream"},{"number":17,"text":"Use a large spoon or spatula to scoop the whipped cream onto the cooled cake. Lay the strawberries down into the whipped cream. You can arrange them however you want or just sprinkle them all over the top!","section":"Strawberries & Vanilla Whipped Cream"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:46.197628+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:46.197628+00:00"}